Kenny. William J. Kenny Sr.

September 12, 1995

KENNY. William J. Kenny Sr., 72, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Dorothy (Griffing) Kenny, died peacefully Sunday (Sept. 10, 1995) at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Waterbury, son of the late Martin and Margaret (Mulligan) Kenny, and lived in the Hartford area for 40 years. Mr. Kenny was employed by the State of Connecticut Treasury Department as an accountant for 25 years before his retirement, was a prison guard for the State of Connecticut, and a Waterbury police officer. Mr. Kenny was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the elite 509th Battalion of Paratroopers, and was a POW. He was decorated with the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. Besides his wife, William is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Lynn Kenny of East Hartford, William J. and Lucy Kenny Jr. of Newington, Sterling M. and Ginette Kenny of New Britain, and Shawn P. and Christine Kenny of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Carla, Leah, William III, Ray, Matthew, Melinda, and Amanda Kenny; his sister, Betty Jane Swanson of Deltona, Fla.; his brother, Martin Kenny of Waterbury; and his former daughter-in- law, Terry Kenny. He was predeceased by his son, Michael Kenny. Funeral service will be Thursday, 9 a.m., at the D'Esopo East Hartford Funeral Chapel, 30 Carter St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Church, East Hartford. Burial: Veterans Memorial Field-Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford, with military honors. Friends may call at the D'Esopo East Hartford Chapel, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.